Katie Schide and Ludovic Pommeret won the Hardrock 100! Read our 2025 Hardrock results article and watch Katie’s and Ludo’s interviews for more of the race story.

Andy Jones-Wilkins

Title: AJW’s Taproom Columnist

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

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Expertise

Topics of Expertise: Trail running, ultrarunning, run coaching
Amount of Expertise: 22 years trail running, 30 years ultrarunning, and 12 years coaching running, along with more than 500 articles published in the AJW’s Taproom column.

Education & Certifications

Education: Bachelor of Arts, American Studies, Hamilton College; Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Villanova University
Years of Professional Experience Relevant to iRunFar: 11 years writing AJW’s Taproom
Club Memberships: Aravaipa Running, Virginia Happy Trails Running Club, Charlottesville Area Trail Runners Club
Other Relevant Positions, Current or Past: Senior-level coach with CTS, frequent contributor to Trail Runner Nation Podcast, Koopcast, and the Adventure Jogger podcast.

A Word from Andy Jones-Wilkins

I aim to inspire and motivate others about and through trail running and ultrarunning by providing thoughtful and provocative columns. My personal interests include trail running, ultrarunning, gravel cycling, and pizza making.

My Hardrock 100 Memories

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Andy Jones-Wilkins shares his memories of racing the Hardrock 100.

Legendary Aid Stations: Camp 10 Bear at the Vermont 100 Mile

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The sixth article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at Camp 10 Bear at the Vermont 100 Mile.

A First-Timer’s Guide to In-Person Spectating the Western States 100

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A guide to in-person spectating at the Western States 100.

Running and Aging: Recovery After a Big Event

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AJW recounts some observations on recovery as an older athlete, as he recovers from his recent finish of the 2025 Cocodona 250 Mile.

Intriguing Storylines and Predictions for the 2025 Western States 100

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AJW looks ahead to the intriguing storylines and his predictions for the upcoming 2025 Western States 100.

Legendary Aid Stations: Brighton Lodge at the Wasatch Front 100 Mile

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The fifth article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at Brighton Lodge at the Wasatch 100 Mile.

Once in a Lifetime

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AJW explains why the recent Cocodona 250 Mile was a once in a lifetime race for him.

Running and Aging: Doing Scary Things

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AJW shares his thoughts about the 2025 Cocodona 250 Mile, his longest race to date.

AJW’s Gear and Equipment for the 2025 Cocodona 250 Mile

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AJW details the gear he will be using for the upcoming 2025 Cocodona 250 Mile.

Legendary Aid Stations: Crown King at the Cocodona 250 Mile

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The fourth article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at the Crown King aid station on the Cocodona 250 Mile course in Arizona.

When the Weather Goes South

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When the weather gets tough, ultrarunners have plenty of resilience to keep on going.

Running and Aging: An Old Dog Learns New Tricks

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AJW prepares to take on a new challenge.

Legendary Aid Stations: Hancock at the High Lonesome 100 Mile

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The third article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at the Hancock Aid Station on the High Lonesome 100 Mile course in Colorado.

The Runner’s Relationship with Shoes

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AJW takes a lighthearted look at the different types of running shoe consumer he encounters in his new day job.

Running and Aging: The Need for Speed

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AJW passes on some advice on how to stay fast as an aging runner.

Legendary Aid Stations: Rucky Chucky at the Western States 100

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The second article in a series honoring legendary aid stations looks at the Rucky Chucky river crossing on the Western States 100 course in California.

Joe McConaughy and His Quest for a Western States 100 Golden Ticket

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After seven previous attempts at securing a Western States 100 Golden Ticket, Joe McConaughy finally did so at the 2025 Black Canyon 100k.

Long Live the Local Run Specialty Store

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AJW celebrates local specialty running stores, and his own latest career development.

One Voter’s Analysis of the North American Ultrarunner of the Year Awards

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AJW looks at the panel’s selections for the “UltraRunning Magazine” North American Ultrarunner of the Year awards, and compares them to his own ballot.